Welcome to Verve's October Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Divas to serve up some fresh inspiration with their Verve
stamps! Leave some comment love along the hop spots for a chance to win
a prize, then grab some stamps and play along with our October
inspiration challenge for another chance to win!

For
this fall fancy challenge, I created two cards. I gave myself a challenge
within a challenge so to speak. I chose 1 Verve stamp set, 1 sketch,
and created two looks! For the first card, I used Fancy Pants Collecting Moments paper pad, I used Verve's Tall Oaks
stamp set. I stamped the trio of pumpkins image twice. I colored one
image with Copics, cut out, and popped up. I added some soft sponging
on the focal circle die and stamped the sentiment. I added a few touches of sparkle to make a more dressier version of a fall card. I finished with Verve's Summer Sailing Ribbon Collection in Golden Sun to complete the card. I love the vibrant warm tones and patterns.

For the second card, I again used the same Fancy Pants pattern pack, sketch, and Verve's Tall Oaks
stamp set, but this time I opted to create a chalkboard styled card. I must say I really love how the pumpkins look
on the black with just the outline. It looks like they are glowing in
the dark to me. To keep this card simple, I chose to add
some Verve's Signature Sequin Mix in brown to finish it. I love the simplicity of this one. Completely different look than the first. I am playing along with the Fusion Challenge. I used the sketch!

This month's challenge is entitled Fall Fancy:

The air is crisp and the colors are warm – celebrate fall with a
spook-tacular creation or a thoughtful thank you using Fall as your
inspiration!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

Betty, this is such a great layout for a card. You did two beautiful samples for us? Aren't you kind! TFS. Lots to love here! Thanks for the inspiration!kren dot kurts at gmail dot comhttp://afourthlife.blogspot.com

Both your cards are fantastic. I love the big yellow bow on the first card and the combination of the patterns on the papers with the delicate doily. The chalkboard look of the second card is so simple yet quite stunning.